Senior Electrical Engineer

Skilled Careers; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension and healthcare

Annual leave package

Bonus opportunities

Professional training

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading M&E consultancy on Data Centre and Mission Critical projects. You will lead electrical design from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients and contractors.

The role requires a degree in electrical/building services engineering, 5+ years' experience, and familiarity with UK regulations. Chartered/CIBSE is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• 5+ years' relevant electrical building services experience.
• Data Centre, Mission Critical or high-tech project experience desirable.
• Chartered or working towards CEng/CIBSE membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery across Data Centre and Mission Critical projects.
• Develop designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinate electrical services with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.
• Attend and contribute to design and project meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and support junior engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Manage technical deliverables, programmes and deadlines.
• Support technical reviews, QA/QC and project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design software

Client-facing skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centres / Mission Critical

Location: London

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A leading M&E consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its London team, with the opportunity to work on Data Centre and Mission Critical projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious electrical engineer looking to develop their career within a technically challenging sector, working on complex, high-value projects alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and delivery across Data Centre and Mission Critical projects.
• Develop designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinate electrical services with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.
• Attend and contribute to design and project meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and support junior engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Manage technical deliverables, programmes and deadlines.
• Support technical reviews, QA/QC and project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• 5+ years' relevant electrical building services experience.
• Consultancy or contractor background.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services and LV systems.
• Experience delivering complex projects from concept through construction.
• Data Centre, Mission Critical or high-tech project experience highly desirable.
• Candidates with strong building services experience looking to move into Data Centres will also be considered.
• Good understanding of UK regulations, British Standards and industry guidance.
• Strong technical, communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience with relevant electrical design and calculation software.
• Chartered or working towards CEng/CIBSE membership advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Pension and healthcare
• Annual leave package
• Bonus opportunities
• Professional training and development
• Clear career progression within the Data Centre/Mission Critical sector
• Collaborative and technically focused environment

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to build your career within Data Centres and Mission Critical projects in London,